– Tiny Open Gym Jan. 9 at the Admin. Gym from 10-11 a.m. 1-4 year olds with parent/caregiver are invited to come burn off some energy at this free open gym. Maximum of three children per parent/caregiver. Program runs each Tuesday through Feb. 27. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403.[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: December 28, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Mrs. Fred French is the champion poultry raiser over in Rio Blanco section, having sold $150 worth recently, besides marketing $65 worth of eggs from 70 hens—pretty good for dry ranching, eh? – Storklets: The Stork has been a busy bird of[Read More…]
Next meeting for algae committee Jan. 11
MEEKER | The next meeting of the White River Algae Technical Committee is Jan. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the county courthouse conference room No. 1. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. Please review the minutes, meeting information and reports that are all on the White River and[Read More…]
Spring classes at CNCC Meeker Center
MEEKER | Registration for Spring 2018 CNCC Community Education classes is now open. Classes beginning in early January include computer skills, watercolor, oil painting, machine quilting, Quickbooks, intro to programming, crocheted rugs and photography. Visit the CNCC Meeker Center at 346 Sixth St., call 970-878-5227 or email [email protected] to register.[Read More…]
Family Ice Fishing Day postponed
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
Business financial info workshops Jan. 9
RBC | Learn about cash flow, financial statements and how to verify financial information. Small business owners, self-employed professionals and start-ups welcome. Free for Chamber of Commerce members, $10 for non-members. Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Rangely from 8-10 a.m. at WRBM Recreation Center, and in Meeker from 12-2 p.m. at[Read More…]
Our top stories from 2017
RBC | Editor’s Note: Traditionally, we spend multiple hours compiling the annual year-in-review. This year, we’re doing something a little different. The following are the top five stories for 2017 based on our website traffic and Facebook page. 1. The recent story about the possibility of wolf reintroduction garnered the[Read More…]
Submissions open for Waving Hands Review
Rangely | Waving Hands Review is seeking submissions of your creative work—everything from artwork to poetry to essays. Cash prizes in four categories: artwork, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Submission deadline is Feb. 15, 2018. Visit the website for submission guidelines: https://www.cncc.edu/about-cncc/publications/waving-hands-review/
Meeker VFW open Mon.-Fri. after Jan. 8
MEEKER | The Meeker VFW is proud to announce that its Meeker Veterans Community Center, a 501C3 non-profit located at 290 Fourth St., across from the Mountain Valley Bank, will be open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon beginning Jan. 8, 2018. Stop by for a cup of[Read More…]
Deputy files claim against county
RANGELY | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Madden has filed a formal “Notice of Claim” with RBC Attorney Kent Borchard claiming $150,000 in damages for an ATV incident he was involved in on June 18, 2017. The Notice of Claim, which is the first step in a potential lawsuit,[Read More…]
Correction
RBC | In last week’s edition of the Herald Times we reported that county assessor’s office planned to hire additional help. That is incorrect, according to RBC Assessor Renae Nielsen. The office had an employee retire and Nielsen requested to hold part of a position’s salary in a contingency fund,[Read More…]
Fifth fatality of the year on Hwy. 13 between Meeker and Rifle
RBC | A 37-year-old female from Salt Lake City, Utah, was killed in the accident that closed Highway 13 for several hours Thursday, Dec. 21. The woman was one of four Salt Lake City occupants in a Dodge Caravan traveling south on Hwy. 13 about 11 miles north of Rifle.[Read More…]


